December weather forecast
Lee Vining, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lee Vining, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In Lee Vining, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Lee Vining, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 16.3" (414mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lee Vining, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.5 days and aggregates up to 95.63" (2429mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Lee Vining, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lee Vining, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lee Vining in December?

In Lee Vining, during December, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 16.3" (414mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lee Vining?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Lee Vining?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average temperature in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average pressure in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average wind speed in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average humidity in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average rainfall in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average snowfall in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 16.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (17.87").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average UV index in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Lee Vining, CA

Average visibility in December - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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